Dental implant procedure
Getting an implant takes a consultation and scan, surgery to place the post, a few months of healing, then the abutment and crown.
- Exam and consultation
- $50 to $350 per visit
- CT scan
- $150 to $730 per scan
- Only the post
- $1,650 to $4,200 per implant
Split into three separate pieces (the post, the abutment and the crown), those published ranges come to $2,900 to $8,700. A quote covering all three runs $3,000 to $6,000. CareCredit pricing, pulled November 1, 2026.
Dental implant process: what each step costs
| Treatment | Unit | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Exam / consultation with X-rays | per visit | $50 to $350 |
| Cone beam CT scan (3D X-ray) | per scan | $150 to $730 |
| Simple tooth extraction | per tooth | $120 to $290 |
| Dental bone graft | per graft site | $550 to $5,150 |
| Implant post (fixture) with surgical placement only | per implant | $1,650 to $4,200 |
| Implant abutment (connector) | per tooth | $450 to $1,500 |
| Crown on an implant | per tooth | $800 to $3,000 |
GoodRx, CareCredit, along with Renew Digital, Delta Dental, Aspen Dental, and Cigna, publish prices behind these ranges. MetLife, Healthline, Oral-B, and Natural Dentistry Center publish prices as well. Each range sits in the middle of what was published. The sources: GoodRx, GoodRx, CareCredit.
Questions to ask your implant dentist
- Which parts does the quote cover: the crown, the post, the abutment, the scan, and any extraction?
- Will a bone graft or sinus lift be necessary, and what would it add to the cost?
- What implant brand are you using, and which crown material?
- Are you an oral surgeon, a periodontist, or a general dentist, and how often do you place implants?
- Before the final teeth go on, how long does healing take?
- If an implant fails or a crown breaks, what happens and what do I pay?
- Have you sent a pre-treatment estimate to my insurer, and what parts will it pay for?
- Do you offer a payment plan, and are there interest charges on it?
- Could I get the full quote in writing, with each item listed?